TOPIC:
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Will this trend change much in the future?
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- The trend of increasing numbers of people studying abroad and the factors contributing to this trend
- The personal stance on the benefits of this trend to the foreign student’s home country
II. Benefits of studying abroad for the foreign student’s home country
- The potential for studying abroad to provide cultural exchange and global connections for the home country
- The potential for studying abroad to provide educational or career opportunities for the foreign students upon returning to the home country
- The potential for studying abroad to showcase the home country’s talent or diversity to the rest of the world
III. Challenges or drawbacks of studying abroad for the foreign student’s home country
- The potential for studying abroad to result in a brain drain or loss of skilled labor for the home country
- The potential for studying abroad to create financial or logistical challenges for the foreign students or their families
- The potential for studying abroad to perpetuate unequal access or privilege for certain groups within the home country
IV. Predictions for the future of studying abroad
- The potential for technological or economic changes to alter the convenience or affordability of studying abroad
- The potential for changing policies or demographics to impact the demand or diversity of studying abroad
- The potential for global events or trends to influence the perception or value of studying abroad
V. Conclusion
- Recap of main points and personal stance on the issue
- The importance of considering both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad for the foreign student’s home country and the potential for future changes in this trend.